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About

Explore the use of medicines in treating cancer and take your first steps towards becoming a science writer with Exploring Cancer Medicines at University of Leeds by FutureLearn.

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Overview

Exploring Cancer Medicines at University of Leeds by FutureLearn  will introduce you to the topic of cancer chemotherapy, and how the development of effective medications for the treatment of cancer remains a significant challenge to scientists.

Key facts:

  • You will research the use and development of cancer medicines, focusing on chemotherapy. 
  • In addition, through an exploration of how science is communicated to the general public, you will also look at the skills you need to become an effective science writer.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Reflect on what cancer chemotherapy is and how it was developed.
  • Identify resources which can be used to find out more about the developments in cancer medicines.
  • Compare examples of science writing, and identify angles and target audiences.
  • Investigate current developments in cancer medicines and discuss potential future approaches to treatment.

Programme Structure

Topics include:

  • The development of cancer medicines
  • The future of cancer medicines

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 14 days
    • 2 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. 

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

  • London, United Kingdom

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This course is part of the Going to University collection which has been specifically designed for students at schools and colleges. 
  • They provide a taster of undergraduate study at the University of Leeds and help students to decide which subject to study at university.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    49 EUR/full
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    Based on the tuition of 49 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
  • National

    49 EUR/full
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    Based on the tuition of 49 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.

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